Currently, MotoGP only has one round in the United States each season – the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin. In the future, there should be at least two GPs in the country again, as has happened in the past – especially now with Liberty Media entering as the owner.
One of the projects is in the state of Tennessee, with the Flatrock Motorsports Park track being considered a possibility. If confirmed, there would be a round «at home» for Justin Marks’ Trackhouse Racing team.
When asked by GPOne.com about this specific project, the executive replied: ‘The discussion is really about looking at North America and determining where we can compete a second time. Those folks in Tennessee are building a track to be able to host a MotoGP race, and I think that would be exciting. I live in Tennessee, so it would be exciting to have a race close to home’.
That said, Marks emphasized that it’s not the only possibility for a second GP in the United States, which he believes will be important to foster MotoGP interest in the country:
– There are some other opportunities out there, and for MotoGP to take another step in popularity in the US, we have to find another location. I know of some of these options, and they are also very exciting, so let’s see.